ICA LAB SCHOOL FOR ORGANIC AND TEXTILE ARTIFACTS 2014
ICA, PERU
Program Application
Please fill out the following application completely. When it is completed, you can either
1. save it as a digital file (Word document or PDF) and send it as an email attachment to
cathy.l.costin@csun.edu
or
2. print it and mail it to:
Ica Lab School for Organic and Textile Artifacts
attn.: Dr. Cathy Costin
Department of Anthropology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA 91330
Make sure to save a copy for your records.
We will not consider incomplete applications. Preference will be given to applications received
before March 15, 2015. Any applications received after this date will be reviewed on a first
come/first served basis, if space is available.
Do not hesitate to contact the program director, Dr. Ann Peters at ann.h.peters@gmail.com or
607-277-3234 with any questions you may have regarding this application.
DEADLINES
March 15, 2015: Priority given to applications received before this date. Applications received
after this date will be reviewed on a space available basis.
April 1, 2015: $500 deposit due. Spaces no longer guaranteed if deposit not received by this
date.
April 15, 2015: Last day to withdraw and receive a refund on your deposit.
May 1, 2015: Last day to pay fees in full to guarantee spot in fieldschool.
May 15, 2015: Last day to withdraw and receive a refund on your field fees, minus $500 nonrefundable deposit.
ICA LAB SCHOOL FOR ORGANIC AND TEXTILE ARTIFACTS 2015
ICA, PERU
Name (First, Middle, Last):
Date of Birth:
Current Address :
Primary email:
Primary Phone number:
is this a cell, home landline or office?
Other Phone number:
is this a cell, home landline or office?
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY (College and University)
Name of Institution/Location
Attendance Major
Dates
Degree
Earned
GPA
Have you participated previously in an archaeological field school? If yes, which one? When?
What do you hope to get out of participating in this archaeology lab school? (400 words
maximum)
What in your background makes you qualified to participate in this program? (300 words
maximum)
What is your academic training or life experience in the Spanish language? (300 words
maximum)
We encourage students from all majors to apply, since we will train participants in artifact
analysis and conservation techniques. However, if you are not an Anthropology or Archaeology
major, what skills, education, or life experience do you have that make you an especially good
candidate for this program?
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
Archaeological lab work is meticulous and requires teamwork. You will be working in a
bicultural project with Peruvian professionals and fellow students. You should be aware that
conditions in Peru are different than those you experience in your home or college town. Above
all, some Spanish is essential. This program is located in a small city with restaurants, malls and
cafés with wireless internet, but the food, transportation and social expectations will be quite
different from the US. While we will seek to accommodate individuals’ dietary needs, life is
easiest if you enjoy a hearty Peruvian lunch, the main meal of the day. Temperatures in Ica will
be mild, ranging from 70° in the day to 45° at night, but chillier in the nearby highlands.
You are responsible for travel to Lima prior to the Program start date, and for your return from
Lima. Travel and medical insurance are required for study abroad; you will be sent more
information once you are admitted to the program. Lodging and meals are provided during the
Program. If you choose to travel in Peru or South America before or after the Program, you are
responsible for those plans and associated expenses.
We will be working in a museum environment that maintains security procedures for the
protection of its artifact collections. Our work with those collections requires adherence to
museum policies and practices, and any activity that puts the collection at risk can be grounds
for immediate dismissal.
Please sign and date that you have read and understand these conditions:
______________________________________________________________________________
Given these conditions, do you have any medical conditions or physical impairments that
might interfere with your ability to learn and work effectively in this environment (e.g.,
allergies, asthma, diabetes, etc)? If yes, please explain in the expandable box below:
Do you have any special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, kosher, halal,
etc)? Please explain in the expandable box below:
Thank you for your interest in the Ica Lab School for Organic and Textile Artifacts. We will
contact you shortly regarding your application.